Grade II listed · County Durham

Fence Houses War Memorial including wall, piers and railings

Fence Houses War Memorial including wall, piers and railings is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 5 August 2016. It is one of 2,822 Grade II entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 98% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Fence Houses War Memorial including wall, piers and railings
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1436969
Date first listed	5 August 2016
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.84726, -1.51027 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1436969

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents County Durham will require for your works on Fence Houses War Memorial including wall, piers and railings, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Fence Houses War Memorial including wall, piers and railings

Name	Grade	Distance
Ice House to North of Morton House	II	473 m
Morton House	II	523 m
Lambton Memorial Cross, South-West of Church of St. Barnabas	II	1.3 km
Bournmoor Cricket Club House	II	1.3 km
Church of St Barnabas	II	1.3 km
Piers, Walls, Gates and Railings in Front of the Lodge	II	1.3 km
The Lodge, West of Church of St Barnabas	II	1.3 km
Bowes House Cottages	II	2.2 km
Lumley Park House	II	2.3 km
Dovecote, 150 Metres South-West of Biddick Hall	II	2.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Fence Houses War Memorial including wall, piers and railings listed?

Yes. Fence Houses War Memorial including wall, piers and railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1436969, first listed on 5 August 2016. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Fence Houses War Memorial including wall, piers and railings?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from County Durham, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.